Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Vaccine Facility in Dearborn

by Becky Andrus | Mar 29, 2021 | Regional News

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March 29, 2021

PHOTOS: Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Vaccine Facility in Dearborn

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist traveled to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center vaccination site in Dearborn to observe ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts and ensure that vaccines are being distributed efficiently and equitably. He was joined by Senator Sylvia Santana, Rep. Abdullah Hammoud, Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun, and Dearborn City Council President Susan Dabaja.

“Our administration has been working around the clock to expand our vaccine program in an efficient and equitable manner so that every Michigander has access to the safe and effective vaccines,” said Lt. Governor Gilchrist. “I am grateful to the Dearborn Fire Department, local officials, and volunteers working together to create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach to keeping people safe and healthy. The vaccination efforts like the one in Dearborn are crucial to beating COVID-19, and I encourage all Michiganders to get any of the three vaccines once they become eligible.”

To date, Michigan has administered 3,919,796 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible. As part of these efforts, Michigan is working to administer 50,000 shots per day, partnering with organizations like the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine.

Orion Township ZBA Meeting of March 22, 2021

by Becky Andrus | Mar 29, 2021 | Meetings

Court Reinstates Claim Against Opioid Defendants

by Becky Andrus | Mar 29, 2021 | Regional News

Attorney General Dana Nessel

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Court Reinstates AG Nessel Claim Against Opioid Defendants

LANSING – Michigan’s lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court against major opioid distributors scored a significant win, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today.

Judge Patricia Perez Fresard granted a motion filed by Nessel seeking to reinstate a claim against the defendants that had been previously dismissed.

Attorney General Dana Nessel, representing the State of Michigan, filed a lawsuit in December 2019 against Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corp., AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and Walgreens for their lack of oversight of the distribution and sale of opioid products.

“We appreciate the court determining our claim of statutory nuisance against these companies is appropriate to proceed,” Nessel said. “This ruling reflects some of the hard work going on every day in my office and beyond to hold those with shared responsibility for the opioid epidemic accountable.”

The suit alleges these companies knowingly participated in the illegal distribution of prescription opioids purchased by Michigan residents and are liable to the State of Michigan under the Drug Dealer Liability Act as well as statutory nuisance grounds.

A copy of Judge Fresard’s order is available here.

A copy of the complaint filed in December is available here.

Enter DNR’s deer management patch design contest

by Becky Andrus | Mar 29, 2021 | Recreation

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March 26, 2021

Contact: Emilie O’Grady, 517-284-9453

Enter the DNR’s centennial edition deer management cooperator patch design contest

Submissions for 2021 patch are due April 23

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking artists to sharpen their pencils and prepare their paints to submit designs for the special DNR centennial edition 2021 deer management cooperator patch.

The Michigan deer management cooperator patch, given to those who bring their harvested deer to a DNR check station, has been a popular collector’s item for hunters since the early 1970s.

This year’s patch will commemorate the DNR’s centennial, which the department is celebrating throughout 2021. Learn more at Michigan.gov/DNRCentennial.

Design submissions for the 2021 deer management cooperator patch are due April 23.

Anyone can enter the contest. Entries must be designed using the centennial template and must portray white-tailed deer or white-tailed deer hunting in a Michigan habitat. The work must be original and submitted by the artist.

Complete contest information and submission guidelines are available at Michigan.gov/Deer under Cooperator patches. This year’s contest winner will be contacted in early June.

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Whitmer Tours Vaccine Facilities in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor

by Becky Andrus | Mar 29, 2021 | Regional News

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March 26, 2021

Contact: Press@Michigan.gov

PHOTOS: Gov. Whitmer Tours Vaccine Facilities in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Whitmer toured vaccine facilities in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor to observe ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts and ensure that vaccines are being distributed efficiently and equitably.

“Just one year ago, we were all grappling with a novel virus, but now we have three safe, effective vaccines that can protect us and our families, and help us get back to normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Sites like the YMCA in Battle Creek and the health department in Benton Harbor will help us reach our goal of equitably vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders who are 16 years or older more quickly. I encourage all Michiganders to get the vaccine once it becomes available to you. Let’s beat COVID-19 together.”

In Battle Creek, Governor Whitmer visited the Battle Creek Family YMCA alongside Rep. Jim Haadsma, Calhoun County Medical Director Dr. William Nettleton, Calhoun County Health Officer Eric Bessell, and Battle Creek YMCA CEO Jill Hinde. The YMCA vaccination site is staffed by members of the Michigan National Guard.

In Benton Harbor, Governor Whitmer visited the Berrien County Health Department with Congressman Fred Upton and Berrien County Health Department Director Nicole Brittien. The health department is staffed by members of the Michigan National Guard.

To date, Michigan has administered 3,919,796 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible. As part of these efforts, Michigan is working to administer 50,000 shots per day, partnering with organizations like the Battle Creek YMCA and local health departments like Berrien County Health Department to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine.